Episodes
Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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20040512 | Fun and literal games with today's author, Agatha Christie. From May 2000. With John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks. | ||||
20040513 | Fun and literal games with today's author, Agatha Christie. From May 2000. With John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks. | ||||
20040609 | James Walton is joined by John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Louise Doughty and Imogen Stubbs. Author of the week is Evelyn Waugh. | ||||
20040602 | Jane Thynne and Harry Ritchie join regulars Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. Samuel Beckett is the author of the week. | ||||
20040603 | Jane Thynne and Harry Ritchie join regulars Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. Samuel Beckett is the author of the week. | ||||
20040623 | Jonathan Myerson and Jane Thynne join the team and the author is Graham Greene. | ||||
20040630 | Sue Limb and Victoria Coren join Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh and James Walton. | ||||
The guests are JOHN SUTHERLAND and SABRINA BROADBENT | |||||
This week's guests are SUE LIMB and Joanne Harris. | |||||
20040505 | Thomas Hardy is put through the wringer on this literary quiz, Lynne Truss and Sebastian Faulkes are on the panel. | ||||
20060412 | James Walton chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. The guests are John Sutherland and Sabrina Broadbent. JAMES WALTON chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. The guests are JOHN SUTHERLAND and SABRINA BROADBENT. Then News. 'James Walton chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. The guests are John Sutherland and Sabrina Broadbent.' | ||||
20060426 | James Walton chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. Guests are Sue Limb and Joanne Harris. JAMES WALTON chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. Guests are SUE LIMB and JOANNE HARRIS. Then News. 'James Walton chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. Guests are Sue Limb and Joanne Harris.' | ||||
20060503 | James Walton chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. Guests are John Sutherland and Sabrina Broadbent. JAMES WALTON chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. Guests are JOHN SUTHERLAND and SABRINA BROADBENT. Then News. 'James Walton chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. Guests are John Sutherland and Sabrina Broadbent.' | ||||
20060510 | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. This week's guests are Tracey MacLeod and Jonathan Myerson. 'James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. This week's guests are Tracey MacLeod and Jonathan Myerson.' | ||||
20060517 | James Walton chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. This week's guests are Sue Limb and Joanne Harris. 'James Walton chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. This week's guests are Sue Limb and Joanne Harris.' | ||||
20060701 | James Walton chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. Guests are Sue Limb and John O'Farrell. [Rpt of Mon 1.30pm] | ||||
20060708 | James Walton chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Michèle Roberts and Harry Ritchie. [Rpt of Mon 1.30pm] | ||||
20070318 | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Sabrina Broadbent and Mark Billingham. Author of the week and subject for pastiche is William Shakespeare and the reader is Beth Chalmers. | ||||
20070325 | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Jane Thynne and Wendy Holden. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is John le Carre and the reader is Beth Chalmers. | ||||
20070401 | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests including Peter Kemp. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Tom Stoppard and the reader is Beth Chalmers. | ||||
20070408 | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Sabrina Broadbent and Mark Billingham. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Stephen King and the reader is Beth Chalmers. | ||||
20070422 | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Peter Kemp and Sue Limb. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is John Keats and the reader is Beth Chalmers. | ||||
20080330 | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Wendy Holden and John O'Farrell. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is EM Forster and the reader is Beth Chalmers. | ||||
20080406 | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Mark Billingham and Jane Thynne. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is John Grisham and the reader is Beth Chalmers. | ||||
20080427 | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests. | ||||
20081102 | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. 'James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh.' | ||||
At Christmas | 20041229 | 20211229/30 (BBC7) 20211229 20211230 | There'll be fierce seasonal quizzing and Christmas-themed pastiches as JAMES WALTON presides over team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. With guests MILES KINGTON and novelist SABRINA BROADBENT. With BETH CHALMERS as the reader Written by JAMES WALTON Producer Katie Marsden First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2004. JAMES WALTON quizzes SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, MILES KINGSTON and SABRINA BROADBENT. | ||
Cheltenham Literature Festival Special | 20111130 | James Walton presents a special edition recorded at 2011's Cheltenham Literature Festival. | |||
Cheltenham Literature Festival Special | 20130630 | James Walton presents a special edition recorded at 2011's Cheltenham Literature Festival. | |||
Cheltenham Literature Festival Special | 20170807 | James Walton presents a special edition recorded at 2011's Cheltenham Literature Festival. | |||
D H Lawrence | 20081109 | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Sue Limb and Andrew Motion. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is DH Lawrence and the reader is Beth Chalmers. 'James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Sue Limb and Andrew Motion. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is DH Lawrence and the reader is Beth Chalmers.' | |||
F Scot Fitzgerald | 20070415 | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Jane Thynne and Wendy Holden. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is F Scott Fitzgerald and the reader is Beth Chalmers. | |||
George Eliot | 20080504 | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Peter Kemp and Andrew Davies. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is George Eliot and the reader is Beth Chalmers. | |||
Graham Greene | 20040624 | Jonathan Myerson and Jane Thynne join the team and the author is Graham Greene. | |||
Hans Christian Andersen | 20080420 | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Wendy Holden and John O'Farrell. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Hans Christian Andersen and the reader is Beth Chalmers. | |||
Jonathan Swift | 20080413 | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Peter Kemp and Andrew Davies. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Jonathan Swift and the reader is Beth Chalmers. | |||
Philip Roth | 20081026 | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Harry Ritchie and Simon Brett. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Philip Roth and the reader is Beth Chalmers. 'James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Harry Ritchie and Simon Brett. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Philip Roth and the reader is Beth Chalmers.' | |||
Raymond Chandler | 20081012 | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Lynne Truss and Mark Billingham. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Raymond Chandler and the reader is Beth Chalmers. | |||
Richmal Crompton | 20060419 | Another chance for listeners to enjoy highlights from past series of the popular literary quiz show. JAMES WALTON presides over team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests MILES KINGTON and HARRY RITCHIE. The Author of the Week is RICHMAL CROMPTON and the reader is BETH CHALMERS. | |||
Seamus Heaney | 20081019 | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Sue Limb and Andrew Motion. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Seamus Heaney and the reader is Beth Chalmers. | |||
Simon Brett | 20081116 | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Harry Ritchie and Simon Brett. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Robert Burns and the reader is Beth Chalmers. 'James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Harry Ritchie and Simon Brett. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Robert Burns and the reader is Beth Chalmers.' | |||
Thomas Hardy | 20040506 | Thomas Hardy is put through the wringer on this literary quiz, Lynne Truss and Sebastian Faulkes are on the panel. | |||
3 of 6 | George Orwell | 20040421 | 20040630 20040701 | A brand new series of the quiz which is packed to the brim with all things literary. There'll be fierce quizzing from team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH, not to mention the now legendary pastiches at the end of each show, whilst JAMES WALTON keeps a tight rein in the chair. Guests for the first show are novelists John O'Farrell and LOUISE DOUGHTY, and the series kicks off with Author of the Week, GEORGE ORWELL. With BETH CHALMERS as the reader. Written by JAMES WALTON. Sue Limb and Victoria Coren join Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh and James Walton. | |
01 | 01 | Jane Austen, 1 | 19980731 | 20030910 (BBC7) 20190103 (BBC7) 20190104 (BBC7) | JAMES WALTON chairs the game of literary correctness, the knockabout book quiz, with captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSHJAMES WALTON chairs a new book quiz. Featuring SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, VICTORIA GLENDINNING and Tracey MacLead, who this week go under the bonnet with, among others, author of the week, JANE AUSTEN. Reader RACHEL ATKINS. JAMES WALTON resides over the last in the series with JANE AUSTEN taking pride of place as Author Of The Week. SUE LIMB and Joanne Harris field the questions alongside regulars SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH and reader BETH CHALMERS. James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Victoria Glendinning and Tracey MacLeod |
01 | 02 | Raymond Chandler, 1 | 19980807 | 20030917 (BBC7) 20190110 (BBC7) 20190111 (BBC7) | Author of the week RAYMOND CHANDLER tests the talents of SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, LOUISE DOUGHTY and VICTORIA COREN. James Walton's literary quiz. |
01 | 03 | T S Eliot | 19980814 | 20030924 (BBC7) 20190117 (BBC7) 20190118 (BBC7) | James Walton's literary quiz. JAMES WALTON chairs the knockabout book quiz. Author of the week, T S ELIOT, tests the talents of SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, KATE SAUNDERS and NIGEL WILLIAMS. Reader RACHEL ATKINS. |
01 | 04 | Martin Amis | 19980821 | 20031001 (BBC7) 20190124 (BBC7) 20190125 (BBC7) | Author of the week MARTIN AMIS tests the talents of VICTORIA GLENDINNING, Tracey Macleod, SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. James Walton's literary quiz. From August 1998. |
01 | 05 | D H Lawrence, 1 | 19980828 | 20031008 (BBC7) 20190131 (BBC7) 20190201 (BBC7) | is the author of the week as JAMES WALTON cross-examines JOHN WALSH, SEBASTIAN FAULKS, VICTORIA COREN and LOUISE DOUGHTY in the bookish quiz. James Walton's literary panel quiz. |
01 | 06 LAST | Charles Dickens | 19980904 | 20190207/08 (BBC7) | James Walton chairs the knockabout book quiz. |
01 | 06 LAST | Charles Dickens, 1 | 19980904 | 20031015 (BBC7) 20190207 (BBC7) 20190208 (BBC7) | JAMES WALTON dons his topper to end the series in Dickensian style, with NIGEL WILLIAMS and KATE SAUNDERS fielding the questions alongside regulars JOHN WALSH, SEBASTIAN FAULKS. JAMES WALTON chairs the knockabout book quiz. |
02 | 01 | William Shakespeare | 19990707 | 20190509/10 (BBC7) 20190511 (BBC7) | James Walton chairs the literary quiz. |
02 | 01 | William Shakespeare, 1 | 19990707 | 20031022 (BBC7) | |
02 | 02 | Arthur Conan Doyle | 19990714 | 20190516/17 (BBC7) | Literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Tracey Macleod and Philippa Gregory. |
02 | 02 | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 1 | 19990714 | 20031029 (BBC7) | Author of the week Sir ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE tests the sleuthing talents of SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, Tracey Macleod and PHILIPPA GREGORY in this edition of the literary quiz. |
02 | 03 | The Bronte Sisters, 1 | 19990721 | 20031105 (BBC7) 20180103 (BBC7) 20180104 (BBC7) 20190523 (BBC7) 20190524 (BBC7) 20020306 (R4) 20160515 (R4) | This week the Brontes are placed under the spotlight as SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH and Frank Delaney are asked to provide a lonely hearts advert as written by any of the Brontes' literary characters. James Walton's literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. |
02 | 04 | James Joyce | 19990728 | 20031112 (BBC7) 20190530 (BBC7) 20190531 (BBC7) | JAMES JOYCE is author of the week as JAMES WALTON quizes JOHN WALSH, SEBASTIAN FAULKS, LYNNE TRUSS and NIGEL WILLIAMS on all things literary. Literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Lynne Truss and Nigel Williams. |
02 | 05 | Ernest Hemingway | 19990804 | 20031119 (BBC7) 20190606 (BBC7) 20190607 (BBC7) | JOHN WALSH and SEBASTIAN FAULKS are joined by Tracey Macleod and PHILIPPA GREGORY in the literary quiz. This week, teams are asked to write pastiches in the form of a CHRISTMAS circular letter as written by ERNEST HEMINGWAY. Literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Tracey Macleod and Philippa Gregory. |
02 | 06 LAST | Oscar Wilde | 19990811 | 20031126 (BBC7) 20190613 (BBC7) 20190614 (BBC7) | Literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Harry Ritchie and Frank Delaney |
03 | 01 | Thomas Hardy | 20000510 | 20190926/27 (BBC7) 20190928 (BBC7) | The radio panel game of literary correctness. With James Walton. |
03 | 01 | Thomas Hardy, 1 | 20000510 | 20040505/06 (BBC7) | This week novelists LYNNE TRUSS and SUE LIMB join the proceedings. Author of the week is THOMAS HARDY |
03 | 02 | Agatha Christie | 20000517 | 20040512/13 (BBC7) 20191003 (BBC7) 20191004 (BBC7) | Author of the week AGATHA CHRISTIE tests the sleuthing skills of SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH and JANE THYNNE in this edition of the literary quiz. With chairman JAMES WALTON providing the clues. The radio panel game of literary correctness. With James Walton. |
03 | 03 | Chaucer | 20000524 | 20040519/20 (BBC7) | JAMES WALTON, SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH are joined by IMOGEN STUBBS and LOUISE DOUGHTY. JAMES WALTON chairs the literary quiz played this week by SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, IMOGEN STUBBS and LOUISE DOUGHTY. Author of the week is Chaucer. Reader: BETH CHALMERS. |
03 | 03 | Geoffrey Chaucer | 20000524 | 20191010/11 (BBC7) | The radio panel game of literary correctness. With James Walton. |
03 | 04 | Kingsley Amis | 20000531 | 20040526/27 (BBC7) 20191017 (BBC7) 20191018 (BBC7) | Author of the week KINGSLEY AMIS tests the skills of SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, LYNNE TRUSS and SUE LIMB in this edition of the literary quiz. Chairman JAMES WALTON provides the clues. Reader: BETH CHALMERS. The radio panel game of literary correctness. With James Walton. |
03 | 05 | Samuel Beckett | 20000607 | 20040602/03 (BBC7) 20191024 (BBC7) 20191025 (BBC7) | SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH are joined by JANE THYNNE and Harry Ritchie for this week's literary quiz. The teams are asked to write SAMUEL BECKETT pastiches in the form of a comic monologue for RONNIE CORBETT. The radio panel game of literary correctness. With James Walton. |
03 | 06 LAST | Evelyn Waugh | 20000614 | 20040609/10 (BBC7) 20191031 (BBC7) 20191101 (BBC7) 20040610 | JAMES WALTON is joined by JOHN WALSH, SEBASTIAN FAULKS, LOUISE DOUGHTY and IMOGEN STUBBS. Author of the week is EVELYN WAUGH. JAMES WALTON presides over the last in the present series of the literary quiz, with EVELYN WAUGH as author of the week. LOUISE DOUGHTY and IMOGEN STUBBS field the questions alongside regulars SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. The radio panel game of literary correctness. With James Walton. James Walton is joined by John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Louise Doughty and Imogen Stubbs. Author of the week is Evelyn Waugh. |
04 | 01 | William Wordsworth | 20010411 | 20031022 (BBC7) 20040616 (BBC7) 20040617 (BBC7) 20200123 (BBC7) 20200124 (BBC7) | JAMES WALTON returns to the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. This week, Tracey MacLeod and GARY YOUNGE join the proceedings. Author of the week is WILLIAM WORDSWORTH. James Walton's quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Tracey Macleod and Gary Younge. |
04 | 02 | Graham Greene | 20010418 | 20040623/24 (BBC7) 20200130 (BBC7) 20200131 (BBC7) | Jonathan Myerson and JANE THYNNE join the team and the author is GRAHAM GREENE. Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Jonathan Myerson and Jane Thynne on the literary quiz. |
04 | 03 | Enid Blyton | 20010425 | 20200206/07 (BBC7) | Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and Victoria Coren on the literary quiz |
04 | 03 | Enid Blyton, 1 | 20010425 | 20040630 (BBC7) 20040701 (BBC7) 20200206 (BBC7) 20200207 (BBC7) | Guests are SUE LIMB and VICTORIA COREN, who are asked to write, in the style of ENID BLYTON, a passage of tough-guy fiction. Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and Victoria Coren on the literary quiz |
04 | 04 | John Updike | 20010502 | 20040707/08 (BBC7) 20200213 (BBC7) 20200214 (BBC7) | JAMES WALTON chairs the game of literary correctness, with SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, Tracey MacLeod and GARY YOUNGE. The author of the week is JOHN UPDIKE. Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Tracey Macleod and Gary Younge on the literary quiz |
04 | 05 | Harold Pinter | 20010509 | 20040714/15 (BBC7) 20200220 (BBC7) 20200221 (BBC7) | JANE THYNNE and Jonathan Myerson join JAMES WALTON for the literary quiz. Author of the Week is HAROLD PINTER. JAMES WALTON with a game of literary correctness, with captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH and guests JANE THYNNE and Jonathan Myerson. Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Jane Thynne and Jonathan Myerson on the literary quiz. |
04 | 06 LAST | John Betjeman | 20010516 | 20200227/28 (BBC7) | Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Victoria Coren and Sue Limb on the literary quiz. |
04 | 06 LAST | John Betjeman, 1 | 20010516 | 20040721/22 (BBC7) 20200227 (BBC7) 20200228 (BBC7) | >JOHN WALSH and JAMES WALTON. JAMES WALTON chairs the literary game. Captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH are joined by SUE LIMB and VICTORIA COREN, and the author of the week is JOHN BETJEMAN. Original repeat date = 20010520. SUE LIMB and VICTORIA COREN join SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH and JAMES WALTON. SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, VICTORIA COREN and SUE LIMB on the literary quiz. |
05 | 01 | Ian Fleming, 1 | 20200709/10 (BBC7) 20200711 (BBC7) | JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. This week's guests are NIGEL WILLIAMS and Harry Ritchie. NB the repeat date is correct - Jermey Hardy was planning a 6 episode series and the schedule was made with it, but only 4 were really made, so the on-line schedule says that there was an episode of JHSTTN. Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Nigel Williams and Harry Ritchie on the literary quiz. | |
05 | 02 | Samuel Taylor Coleridge | 20020410 | 20200716/17 (BBC7) | JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. This week's guests are STEPHEN FRY and LYNNE TRUSS Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Stephen Fry and Lynne Truss on the literary quiz. |
05 | 03 | Virginia Woolf | 20020417 | 20200723/24 (BBC7) | JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. This week's guests are STEPHEN FRY and LYNNE TRUSS Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Russell Davies and Sue Limb on the literary quiz. |
05 | 04 | J R R Tolkein | 20020424 | 20200730/31 (BBC7) | Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Harry Ritchie and Nigel Williams on the literary quiz. JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. This week's guests are Harry Ritchie and NIGEL WILLIAMS |
05 | 04 | Jrr Tolkien | 20020424 | 20200730/31 (BBC7) | Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Harry Ritchie and Nigel Williams on the literary quiz. |
05 | 05 | Philip Larkin | 20020501 | 20200806/07 (BBC7) | JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. This week's guests are STEPHEN FRY and LYNNE TRUSS James Walton's literary quiz with special guest Stephen Fry. From May 2002. |
05 | 06 LAST | P G Wodehouse, 1 | 20020508 | 20200813/14 (BBC7) | JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. This week's guests are WENDY HOLDEN and Joseph Connolly. James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is P G Wodehouse. From 2002. |
05 | 06 LAST | Pg Wodehouse | 20020508 | 20200813/14 (BBC7) | James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is PG Wodehouse. From 2002. |
05 | XMAS | Parodies Regained | 20021225 | JAMES WALTON presents a special CHRISTMAS compilation of the show's wickedly funny pastiches. Regular captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH are prominently featured. | |
06 | 01 | George Orwell | 20030402 | 20201105/06 (BBC7) | James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is George Orwell. From April 2003. |
06 | 01 | William Shakespeare | 20030402 | 20070312 (BBC7) 20150817 (BBC7) 20150818 (BBC7) | James Walton chairs the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Sabrina Broadbent JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. This week's guests are John O'Farrell and LOUISE DOUGHTY. This week's guests are SUE LIMB and Joanne Harris. This week's guests are LOUISE DOUGHTY and John O'Farrell. This week's guests are Tracey MacLeod and Jonathan Myerson. James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Sabrina Broadbent and Mark Billingham. Author of the week and subject for pastiche is William Shakespeare and the reader is Beth Chalmers. |
06 | 02 | John Le Carre | 20030409 | 20070319 (BBC7) 20150824 (BBC7) 20150825 (BBC7) | James Walton chairs the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Jane Thynne. James Walton chairs the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Jane Thynne and Wendy Holden. From March 2007. |
06 | 02 | John Le Carre | 20070319 | 20150824/25 (BBC7) | James Walton chairs the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Jane Thynne. |
06 | 02 | Samuel Johnson | 20030416 | 20201112/13 (BBC7) | James Walton's literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb, Joanne Harris. |
06 | 03 | Lewis Carroll | 20030423 | 20201119/20 (BBC7) | James Walton's quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Louise Doughty and John O'Farrell. |
06 | 03 | Tom Stoppard | 20030416 | 20070326 (BBC7) 20150831 (BBC7) 20150901 (BBC7) | JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. This week's guests are John O'Farrell and LOUISE DOUGHTY. This week's guests are SUE LIMB and Joanne Harris. This week's guests are LOUISE DOUGHTY and John O'Farrell. This week's guests are Tracey MacLeod and Jonathan Myerson. James Walton's quiz at the Oxford Literary Festival with John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks. James Walton's quiz at the Oxford Literary Festival with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Peter Kemp and Sue Limb. From March 2007. |
06 | 03 | Tom Stoppard | 20070326 | 20150831 (BBC7) 20150901 (BBC7) | James Walton's quiz at the Oxford Literary Festival with John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks. |
06 | 04 | Jane Austen | 20030507 | 20201203/04 (BBC7) | James Walton's quiz with SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, SUE LIMB and JOANNE HARRIS. |
06 | 04 | Lewis Carroll | 20030423 | JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. This week's guests are John O'Farrell and LOUISE DOUGHTY | |
06 | 04 | Stephen King | 20030423 | 20070402 (BBC7) 20150907 (BBC7) 20150908 (BBC7) | James Walton chairs the literary quiz, discussing horror master Stephen King. James Walton chairs the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Mark Billingham and Sabrina Broadbent. Reader is Beth Chalmers. From April 2007. |
06 | 04 | Stephen King | 20070402 | 20150907/08 (BBC7) | James Walton chairs the literary quiz, discussing horror master Stephen King. |
06 | 05 | F Scott Fitzgerald | 20030430 | 20070409 (BBC7) 20150914 (BBC7) 20150915 (BBC7) | James Walton chairs the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and more. James Walton chairs the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Jane Thynne and Wendy Holden. Reader is Beth Chalmers. From April 2007. |
06 | 05 | F Scott Fitzgerald | 20070409 | 20150914/15 (BBC7) | James Walton chairs the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and more. |
06 | 05 | Franz Kafka | 20030430 | 20201126/27 (BBC7) | Guests Tracey MacLeod and Jonathan Myerson. With JAMES WALTON in the chair and readings by BETH CHALMERS. Written by JAMES WALTON Literary quiz. Author of the week is Franz Kafka. From April 2003. |
06 | 06 LAST | Jane Austen, 2 | 20030507 | 20030910 (BBC7) | JAMES WALTON resides over the last in the series with JANE AUSTEN taking pride of place as Author Of The Week. SUE LIMB and Joanne Harris field the questions alongside regulars SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH and reader BETH CHALMERS. |
06 | 06 LAST | John Keats | 20030507 | 20070416 (BBC7) 20150921 (BBC7) 20150922 (BBC7) | The literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Peter Kemp and Sue Limb. James Walton chairs the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Peter Kemp and Sue Limb. From April 2007. |
06 | 06 LAST | John Keats | 20070416 | 20150921/22 (BBC7) | The literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Peter Kemp and Sue Limb. |
07 | 01 | Beatrix Potter | 20040428 | 20210415/16 (BBC7) 20210417 (BBC7) | Contestants do battle in James Walton's literary quiz James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is Beatrix Potter. From April 2004 |
07 | 01 | George Orwell | 20040421 | A brand new series of the quiz which is packed to the brim with all things literary. There'll be fierce quizzing from team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH, not to mention the now legendary pastiches at the end of each show, whilst JAMES WALTON keeps a tight rein in the chair. Guests for the first show are novelists John O'Farrell and LOUISE DOUGHTY, and the series kicks off with Author of the Week, GEORGE ORWELL. With BETH CHALMERS as the reader. Written by JAMES WALTON A brand new series of the quiz which is packed to the brim with all things literary. There'll be fierce quizzing from team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh, not to mention the now legendary pastiches at the end of each show, whilst James Walton keeps a tight rein in the chair. Guests for the first show are novelists John O'Farrell and Louise Doughty, Written by James Walton. | |
07 | 02 | Beatrix Potter | 20040428 | Tracey MacLeod and Jonathan Myerson. | |
07 | 02 | Dylan Thomas | 20040512 | 20210422/23 (BBC7) | James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is Dylan Thomas. From April 2004 |
07 | 03 | Richmal Crompton | 20040519 | 20210527/28 (BBC7) | James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is Richmal Crompton. From May 2004. |
07 | 03 | Samuel Johnson | 20040505 | SUE LIMB and Joanna Harris. Reader: BETH CHALMERS James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh, and guests Sue Limb and Joanna Harris. Reader: Beth Chalmers. JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH, and guests SUE LIMB and Joanna Harris. Reader: BETH CHALMERS. Then News. | |
07 | 04 | Dylan Thomas | 20040512 | JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. This week's guests are JOHN SUTHERLAND and SABRINA BROADBENT, and the Author of the Week and subject for pastiche is DYLAN THOMAS. With BETH CHALMERS as the reader James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. This week's guests are John Sutherland and Sabrina Broadbent, and the Author of the Week and subject for pastiche is Dylan Thomas. With Beth Chalmers as the eader Written by James Walton | |
07 | 04 | Rudyard Kipling | 20040526 | 20210429/30 (BBC7) | James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is Rudyard Kipling. From May 2004. |
07 | 05 | Catherine Cookson | 20040602 | 20210506/07 (BBC7) | James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is Catherine Cookson. From April 2004 |
07 | 05 | Richmal Crompton | 20040519 | Another chance for listeners to enjoy highlights from past series of the popular literary quiz show. JAMES WALTON presides over team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests MILES KINGTON and Harry Ritchie. The Author of the Week is RICHMAL CROMPTON and the reader is BETH CHALMERS. There'll be fierce quizzing as JAMES WALTON presides over team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH, with guests MILES KINGTON and novelist Harry Ritchie. The Author of the Week and subject for pastiche is RICHMAL CROMPTON Another chance for listeners to enjoy highlights from past series of the popular literary quiz show. James Walton presides over team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Miles Kington and Harry Ritchie. The Author of the Week is Richmal Crompton and the reader is Beth Chalmers. | |
07 | 06 LAST | Alexander Pope | 20040609 | 20210513/14 (BBC7) | James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is the poet, Alexander Pope. |
07 | 06 LAST | Rudyard Kipling | 20040526 | There'll be fierce quizzing as JAMES WALTON presides over team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH, with guests Nicholas Lezard and novelist NIGEL WILLIAMS. The Author of the Week and subject for pastiche is RUDYARD KIPLING JAMES WALTON chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. Guests are SUE LIMB and Joanne Harris. | |
07 | 07 | Catherine Cookson | 20040602 | JAMES WALTON chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. Guests are JOHN SUTHERLAND and SABRINA BROADBENT JAMES WALTON chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. Followed by News. | |
07 | 07 | Samuel Pepys | 20040616 | 20210520/21 (BBC7) | James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is the diarist, Samuel Pepys |
07 | 08 | Alexander Pope | 20040609 | There'll be fierce quizzing as JAMES WALTON presides over team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH, with guests MILES KINGTON and novelist Harry Ritchie. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Alexander Pope. There'll be fierce quizzing as James Walton presides over team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh, with guests Miles Kington and novelist Harry Ritchie. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Alexander Pope. Followed by News. | |
07 | 09 | Samuel Pepys | 20040616 | There'll be fierce quizzing as JAMES WALTON presides over team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH, with guests Nicholas Lezard and novelist NIGEL WILLIAMS. The Author of the Week and subject for pastiche is Samuel Pepys, with BETH CHALMERS as the reader. | |
07 | XMAS | Christmas | 20041229 | The Write Stuff At CHRISTMAS There'll be fierce seasonal quizzing and CHRISTMAS-themed pastiches as JAMES WALTON presides over team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. With guests MILES KINGTON and novelist SABRINA BROADBENT | |
08 | 01 | Lord Byron | 20050525 | 20210708/09 (BBC7) 20210710 (BBC7) 20210708 20210709 20210710 | Guests include SIMON BRETT and PETER KEMP JAMES WALTON's literary quiz. Author of the week is the poet, Lord Byron |
08 | 01 | Raymond Chandler | 20081006 | 20160201/02 (BBC7) 20220629 (BBC7) 20220630 (BBC7) 20220702 (BBC7) 20220629 20220630 20220702 | James Walton's literary quiz with Lynne Truss and Mark Billingham. JAMES WALTON takes the chair. Guests are LYNNE TRUSS and MARK BILLINGHAM. James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Lynne Truss and Mark Billingham. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Raymond Chandler and the reader is Beth Chalmers. |
08 | 02 | No\u00ebl Coward | 20050601 | 20210715/16 (BBC7) 20210715 20210716 | James Walton's literary quiz 2/6. JAMES WALTON presides over team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests WENDY HOLDEN and LOUISE DOUGHTY. The author of the week and subject for sparkling pastiche is NOEL COWARD. The reader is BETH CHALMERS. Followed by News. |
08 | 02 | Noel Coward | 20050601 | guests WENDY HOLDEN and LOUISE DOUGHTY. The reader is BETH CHALMERS 2/6. James Walton presides over team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Wendy Holden and Louise Doughty. The author of the week and subject for sparkling pastiche is Noel Coward. The reader is Beth Chalmers. | |
08 | 02 | Seamus Heaney | 20081013 | 20160208/09 (BBC7) 20220706 (BBC7) 20220707 (BBC7) 20220709 (BBC7) 20220706 20220707 20220709 | James Walton takes the chair. Guests are Sue Limb and Andrew Motion. From 2008. JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests SUE LIMB and ANDREW MOTION. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is SEAMUS HEANEY and the reader is BETH CHALMERS. |
08 | 03 | Iris Murdoch | 20050608 | 20081020 (BBC7) 20160215 (BBC7) 20160216 (BBC7) 20210722 (BBC7) 20210723 (BBC7) 20210722 20210723 | NIGEL WILLIAMS and Jonathan Myerson. JAMES WALTON chairs the literary quiz with featured author, IRIS MURDOCH. 3/6. JAMES WALTON presides over team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests NIGEL WILLIAMS and JONATHAN MYERSON. The subject for pastiche is IRIS MURDOCH. Then News. JAMES WALTON takes the chair, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests HARRY RITCHIE and SIMON BRETT. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Philip Roth and the reader is BETH CHALMERS. |
08 | 03 | Philip Roth | 20081020 | 20160215/16 (BBC7) 20220713 (BBC7) 20220714 (BBC7) 20220716 (BBC7) 20220713 20220714 20220716 | James Walton takes the chair, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. |
08 | 04 | J K Rowling | 20050615 | 20081027 (BBC7) 20160222 (BBC7) | James Walton takes the chair, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Simon Brett and Peter Kemp. The subject for pastiche is Roald Dahl. |
08 | 04 | Jk Rowling | 20050615 | 20081027 (BBC7) 20160222 (BBC7) | JAMES WALTON takes the chair, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. |
08 | 04 | Jk Rowling | 20081027 | 20160222 (BBC7) 20220720 (BBC7) 20220721 (BBC7) 20220720 20220721 | James Walton takes the chair, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. |
08 | 04 | Roald Dahl | 20050615 | 20210729/30 (BBC7) 20210729 20210730 | SIMON BRETT and PETER KEMP JAMES WALTON chairs the literary quiz with featured author ROALD DAHL. JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, with SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, SIMON BRETT and PETER KEMP. The subject for pastiche is ROALD DAHL. Then News. |
08 | 05 | D H Lawrence | 20050622 | 20081103 (BBC7) 20160229 (BBC7) 20160301 (BBC7) | James Walton takes the chair, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Sue Limb and Andrew Motion. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is DH Lawrence and the reader is Beth Chalmers. James Walton chairs the game of literary correctness, with captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Louise Doughty and Wendy Holden. The subject for pastiche is John Milton. |
08 | 05 | D H Lawrence | 20081103 | 20160229 (BBC7) 20160301 (BBC7) | James Walton takes the chair, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. |
08 | 05 | John Milton | 20050622 | 20210805/06 (BBC7) 20210805 20210806 | guests LOUISE DOUGHTY and WENDY HOLDEN JAMES WALTON chairs the literary quiz featuring the poetry of JOHN MILTON. From 2005. JAMES WALTON chairs the game of literary correctness, with captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH and guests LOUISE DOUGHTY and WENDY HOLDEN. The subject for pastiche is JOHN MILTON. Then News. |
08 | 06 LAST | Charles Dickens | 20050629 | 20210812/13 (BBC7) 20210812 20210813 | JAMES WALTON chairs the literary quiz featuring the works of CHARLES DICKENS. From 2005. JAMES WALTON chairs the literary quiz, with captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH and guests NIGEL WILLIAMS and JONATHAN MYERSON. The subject for pastiche is CHARLES DICKENS. Then News. |
08 | 06 LAST | Charles Dickens, 2 | 20050629 | 20031015 (BBC7) | JAMES WALTON dons his topper to end the series in Dickensian style, with NIGEL WILLIAMS and KATE SAUNDERS fielding the questions alongside regulars JOHN WALSH, SEBASTIAN FAULKS and reader RACHEL ATKINS. Guests NIGEL WILLIAMS and Jonathan Myerson. James Walton chairs the literary quiz, with captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Nigel Williams and Jonathan Myerson. The subject for pastiche is Charles Dickens. |
08 | 06 LAST | Robert Burns | 20050629 | 20081110 (BBC7) 20160307 (BBC7) 20160308 (BBC7) | James Walton takes the chair, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Harry Ritchie and Simon Brett. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Robert Burns and the reader is Beth Chalmers. James Walton chairs the literary quiz, with captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Nigel Williams and Jonathan Myerson. The subject for pastiche is Charles Dickens. |
08 | 06 LAST | Robert Burns | 20081110 | 20160307/08 (BBC7) | James Walton takes the chair, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. |
09 | 01 | Alan Bennett | 20060612 | 20150602/03 (BBC7) 20180830 (BBC7) 20180831 (BBC7) 20180901 (BBC7) 20210930 (BBC7) 20211001 (BBC7) 20211002 (BBC7) 20210930 20211001 20211002 | JAMES WALTON quizzes the panel in the literary quiz show. Team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests Mich耀le Roberts and HARRY RITCHIE. The Author of the Week and subject for pastiche is ALAN BENNETT. Reader: BETH CHALMERS. Producer Katie Marsden First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2006. JAMES WALTON quizzes SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, MICHELE ROBERTS and HARRY RITCHIE. JAMES WALTON chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. Guests are Michèle Roberts and HARRY RITCHIE. Then News. JAMES WALTON quizzes SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, MICHELE ROBERTS and HARRY RITCHIE in the literary panel show. From June 2006. Team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Michèle Roberts and Harry Ritchie. Team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Michèle Roberts and Harry Ritchie. Team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh welcome guests Michèle Roberts and Harry Ritchie. |
09 | 01 | Arthur Conan Doyle | 20100127 | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Mark Billingham and John O'Farrell. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and the reader is Beth Chalmers. Guests are Michèle Roberts and Harry Ritchie. | |
09 | 01 | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle | 20100127 | 20140717/18 (BBC7) 20110221 (R4) | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Mark Billingham and John O'Farrell. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and the reader is Beth Chalmers. James Walton quizzes John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Mark Billingham and John O'Farrell. |
09 | 02 | Henry James | 20060619 | 20150609/10 (BBC7) 20180906 (BBC7) 20180907 (BBC7) 20211007 (BBC7) 20211008 (BBC7) 20211007 20211008 | Guests are PETER KEMP and MILES KINGTON JAMES WALTON quizzes the panel in the literary quiz show. Team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests PETER KEMP and MILES KINGTON. The Author of the Week and subject for pastiche is HENRY JAMES. Reader: BETH CHALMERS. Producer Katie Marsden First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2006. JAMES WALTON quizzes SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, PETER KEMP and MILES KINGTON. JAMES WALTON chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. Guests are PETER KEMP and MILES KINGTON. [Rptd Sat 11.00pm] Then News. James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Peter Kemp and Miles Kington in the literary panel show. From June 2006. Author of the Week and subject for pastiche: Henry James. |
09 | 02 | Irvine Welsh | 20100203 | 20140724/25 (BBC7) 20110222 (R4) | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Irvine Welsh, and the reader is Beth Chalmers. James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre. |
09 | 03 | A A Milne | 20060626 | 20150616/17 (BBC7) 20180913 (BBC7) 20180914 (BBC7) | Guests are SUE LIMB and John O'Farrell. James Walton chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. Guests are Sue Limb and John O'Farrell. [Rpt of Mon 1.30pm] James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and John O'Farrell. James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and John O'Farrell in the literary panel show. From June 2006. |
09 | 03 | Aa Milne | 20060626 | 20150616/17 (BBC7) 20180913 (BBC7) 20180914 (BBC7) 20211014 (BBC7) 20211015 (BBC7) 20211014 20211015 | James Walton quizzes the panel in the literary quiz show. Team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Sue Limb and John O'Farrell. The Author of the Week and subject for pastiche is AA Milne Reader: Beth Chalmers. Producer Katie Marsden First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2006. James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and John O'Farrell. James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and John O'Farrell in the literary panel show. From June 2006. |
09 | 03 | Anton Chekhov | 20100210 | 20140731 (BBC7) 20140801 (BBC7) 20150616 (BBC7) 20150617 (BBC7) 20110223 (R4) | THE WRITE STUFF James Walton presides over another episode of the literary quiz. John Walsh and Lynne Truss return as team captains with guests Peter Kemp and Tibor Fischer. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Anton Chekhov and the reader is Beth Chalmers. PRODUCER SAM MICHELL. JAMES WALTON quizzes SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, SUE LIMB and John O'Farrell. James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Peter Kemp and Tibor Fischer. James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and John O'Farrell in the literary panel show. From June 2006. |
09 | 04 | Nancy Mitford | 20100217 | 20140807/08 (BBC7) 20110224 (R4) | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by John O'Farrell and Mark Billingham. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Nancy Mitford, and the reader is Beth Chalmers. James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, John O'Farrell and Mark Billingham. James Walton quizzes John Walsh, Lynne Truss, John O'Farrell and Mark Billingham. |
09 | 04 | Sylvia Plath | 20060703 | 20150623/24 (BBC7) 20180920 (BBC7) 20180921 (BBC7) 20211021 (BBC7) 20211022 (BBC7) 20211021 20211022 | Guests Michèle Roberts and Harry Ritchie. JAMES WALTON quizzes the panel in the literary quiz show. Team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests Mich耀le Roberts and HARRY RITCHIE. The Author of the Week and subject for pastiche is SYLVIA PLATH. Reader: BETH CHALMERS. Producer Katie Marsden First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2006. JAMES WALTON quizzes SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, Mich\u00e8le Roberts and HARRY RITCHIE. James Walton chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Michèle Roberts and Harry Ritchie. [Rptd Sat 11.00pm] Then News. James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Michèle Roberts and Harry Ritchie. James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Michèle Roberts and Harry Ritchie in the literary panel show. From July 2006. James Walton chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Michèle Roberts and Harry Ritchie. [Rpt of Mon 1.30pm] Team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Michèle Roberts and Harry Ritchie. |
09 | 04 | Sylvia Plath | 20150623 | 20150624 (BBC7) 20180920 (BBC7) 20180921 (BBC7) | James Walton quizzes the panel in the literary quiz show. Team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Michèle Roberts and Harry Ritchie. The Author of the Week and subject for pastiche is Sylvia Plath. Reader: Beth Chalmers. Producer Katie Marsden First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2006. James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Mich\u00e8le Roberts and Harry Ritchie. |
09 | 05 | John Donne | 20100224 | 20140814/15 (BBC7) 20110225 (R4) | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is John Donne, and the reader is Beth Chalmers. James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre. |
09 | 05 | John Donne | 20110225 | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is John Donne, and the reader is Beth Chalmers. James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre. | |
09 | 05 | John Donne, 1 | 20060710 | 20100224 (BBC7) 20140814 (BBC7) 20140815 (BBC7) | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is John Donne, and the reader is Beth Chalmers. James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre. James Walton chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. Guests are Peter Kemp and Miles Kington. [Rptd Sat 11.00pm] |
09 | 05 | John Donne, 1 | 20100224 | 20110225 (R4) | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is John Donne, and the reader is Beth Chalmers. |
09 | 05 | W B Yeats | 20060710 | 20150630 (BBC7) 20150701 (BBC7) 20180927 (BBC7) 20180928 (BBC7) 20211028 (BBC7) 20211029 (BBC7) 20211028 20211029 | JAMES WALTON chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. Guests are PETER KEMP and MILES KINGTON James Walton chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. Guests are Peter Kemp and Miles Kington. [Rptd Sat 11.00pm] Then News. James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Peter Kemp and Miles Kington. James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Peter Kemp and Miles Kington in the literary panel show. From July 2006. JAMES WALTON quizzes the panel in the literary quiz show. Team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests PETER KEMP and MILES KINGTON. The Author of the Week and subject for pastiche is WB Yeats. Reader: BETH CHALMERS. Producer Katie Marsden First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2006. |
09 | 06 LAST | J D Salinger | 20060717 | ||
09 | 06 LAST | J D Salinger | 20100303 | 20140821/22 (BBC7) | James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Tibor Fischer and Peter Kemp. James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Tibor Fischer and Peter Kemp. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is JD Salinger, and the reader is Beth Chalmers. class='blq-clearfix'> |
09 | 06 LAST | Jd Salinger | 20100303 | 20140821/22 (BBC7) | class='blq-clearfix'> 'class='blq-clearfix'>' James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Tibor Fischer and Peter Kemp. James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Tibor Fischer and Peter Kemp. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is JD Salinger, and the reader is Beth Chalmers. |
09 | 06 LAST | Thomas Hardy | 20060717 | 20150707/08 (BBC7) 20181004 (BBC7) 20181005 (BBC7) 20211104 (BBC7) 20211105 (BBC7) 20211104 20211105 | JAMES WALTON quizzes the panel in the literary quiz show. Team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests SUE LIMB and John O'Farrell. The Author of the Week and subject for pastiche is THOMAS HARDY. Reader: BETH CHALMERS. Producer Katie Marsden First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2006. JAMES WALTON quizzes SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, SUE LIMB and John O'Farrell. James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and John O'Farrell in the literary panel show. From July 2006. |
09 | 06 LAST | Thomas Hardy | 20150707 | 20150708 (BBC7) 20181004 (BBC7) 20181005 (BBC7) | James Walton quizzes the panel in the literary quiz show. Team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Sue Limb and John O'Farrell. The Author of the Week and subject for pastiche is Thomas Hardy. Reader: Beth Chalmers. Producer Katie Marsden First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2006. James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and John O'Farrell. |
09 | 06 LAST | Thomas Hardy, 2 | 20060717 | 20150707/08 (BBC7) 20181004 (BBC7) 20181005 (BBC7) | JAMES WALTON chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. Guests are SUE LIMB and John O'Farrell James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and John O'Farrell. James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and John O'Farrell in the literary panel show. From July 2006. |
10 | 01 | William Shakespeare | 20070312 | 20150817/18 (BBC7) 20220105 (BBC7) 20220106 (BBC7) 20220108 (BBC7) 20220105 20220106 20220108 20070318 (R4) | JAMES WALTON chairs the literary quiz with JOHN WALSH, SEBASTIAN FAULKS, SABRINA BROADBENT Team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH are joined by SABRINA BROADBENT and MARK BILLINGHAM. Author of the week is WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE. Reader: BETH CHALMERS Producer: Katie Marsden First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2007. |
10 | 01 | William Shakespeare, 2 | 20070312 | guests SABRINA BROADBENT and MARK BILLINGHAM. Author of the week and subject for pastiche is WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and the reader is BETH CHALMERS James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Sabrina Broadbent and Mark Billingham. Author of the week and subject for pastiche is William Shakespeare and the reader is Beth Chalmers. Followed by News. | |
10 | 02 | John Le Carre | 20070319 | 20150824/25 (BBC7) 20220112 (BBC7) 20220113 (BBC7) 20220115 (BBC7) 20220112 20220113 20220115 20070325 (R4) | James Walton chairs the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Jane Thynne. guests JANE THYNNE and WENDY HOLDEN. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is John le Carre and the reader is BETH CHALMERS James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Jane Thynne and Wendy Holden. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is John le Carre and the reader is Beth Chalmers. |
10 | 03 | Tom Stoppard | 20070326 | 20150831 (BBC7) 20150901 (BBC7) 20220119 (BBC7) 20220120 (BBC7) 20220122 (BBC7) 20220119 20220120 20220122 20070401 (R4) | JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests including PETER KEMP. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is TOM STOPPARD and the reader is BETH CHALMERS Literary quizmaster JAMES WALTON presides over team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests PETER KEMP and SUE LIMB. This episode comes from the Oxford Literary Festival. The author of the week is TOM STOPPARD , and the reader is BETH CHALMERS. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2007. JAMES WALTON's quiz at the Oxford Literary Festival with JOHN WALSH and SEBASTIAN FAULKS. James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests including Peter Kemp. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Tom Stoppard and the reader is Beth Chalmers. Team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh are joined by Peter Kemp and Sue Limb. Author of the week is Tom Stoppard. Reader: Beth Chalmers Producer: Katie Marsden |
10 | 04 | Stephen King | 20070402 | 20150907/08 (BBC7) 20220126 (BBC7) 20220127 (BBC7) 20220129 (BBC7) 20220126 20220127 20220129 20070408 (R4) | JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests SABRINA BROADBENT and MARK BILLINGHAM. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Stephen King and the reader is BETH CHALMERS JAMES WALTON chairs the literary quiz, discussing horror master STEPHEN KING. James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Sabrina Broadbent and Mark Billingham. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Stephen King and the reader is Beth Chalmers. |
10 | 05 | F Scott Fitzgerald | 20070409 | 20150914/15 (BBC7) 20220202 (BBC7) 20220203 (BBC7) 20220205 (BBC7) 20220202 20220203 20220205 20070415 (R4) | James Walton chairs the literary quiz - including the team's F Scott Fitzgerald pastiches. Guests JANE THYNNE and WENDY HOLDEN. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is F SCOTT FITZGERALD and the reader is BETH CHALMERS James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Jane Thynne and Wendy Holden. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is F Scott Fitzgerald and the reader is Beth Chalmers. |
10 | 06 LAST | John Keats | 20070416 | 20150921/22 (BBC7) 20220209 (BBC7) 20220210 (BBC7) 20220212 (BBC7) 20220209 20220210 20220212 20070422 (R4) | JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests PETER KEMP and SUE LIMB. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is JOHN KEATS and the reader is BETH CHALMERS The literary quiz with JOHN WALSH, SEBASTIAN FAULKS, PETER KEMP and SUE LIMB. James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Peter Kemp and Sue Limb. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is John Keats and the reader is Beth Chalmers. James Walton chairs the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Peter Kemp and Sue Limb. From April 2007. |
11 | 01 | Beatrix Potter | 20040428 | 20210415/16 (BBC7) 20210417 (BBC7) | Contestants do battle in James Walton's literary quiz James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is Beatrix Potter. From April 2004 |
11 | 01 | E M Forster | 20080324 | 20151109/10 (BBC7) | JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests WENDY HOLDEN and John O'Farrell. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is EM Forster and the reader is BETH CHALMERS James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Wendy Holden and John O'Farrell. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is EM Forster and the reader is Beth Chalmers. Followed by News. James Walton takes the chair. Guests are Wendy Holden and John O'Farrell. James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Wendy Holden and John O'Farrell. From March 2008. |
11 | 01 | Em Forster | 20080324 | 20151109/10 (BBC7) 20220330 (BBC7) 20220331 (BBC7) 20220402 (BBC7) 20220330 20220331 20220402 20080330 (R4) | James Walton takes the chair. Guests are Wendy Holden and John O'Farrell. JAMES WALTON hosts the literary quiz with JOHN WALSH, SEBASTIAN FAULKS, WENDY HOLDEN and John O'Farrell. From March 2008. |
11 | 02 | Dylan Thomas | 20040512 | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. This week's guests are John Sutherland and Sabrina Broadbent, and the Author of the Week and subject for pastiche is Dylan Thomas. With Beth Chalmers as the eader Written by James Walton News follows. | |
11 | 02 | John Grisham | 20080331 | 20151116/17 (BBC7) 20220406 (BBC7) 20220407 (BBC7) 20220409 (BBC7) 20220406 20220407 20220409 20080406 (R4) | JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests MARK BILLINGHAM and JANE THYNNE. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is John Grisham and the reader is BETH CHALMERS The author of the week and subject for pastiche is John Grisham and the reader is BETH CHALMERS. Produced by Katie Marsden. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2008. JAMES WALTON hosts the literary quiz with JOHN WALSH, SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JANE THYNNE. James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Mark Billingham and Jane Thynne. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is John Grisham and the reader is Beth Chalmers. Followed by News. |
11 | 03 | Jonathan Swift | 20080407 | 20151123/24 (BBC7) 20220413 (BBC7) 20220414 (BBC7) 20220416 (BBC7) 20220413 20220414 20220416 20080413 (R4) | James Walton takes the chair. Guests are Peter Kemp and Andrew Davies. JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests PETER KEMP and Andrew Davies. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Jonathan Swift and the reader is BETH CHALMERS James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Peter Kemp and Andrew Davies. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Jonathan Swift and the reader is Beth Chalmers. Followed by News. |
11 | 04 | Hans Christian Andersen | 20080414 | 20151130 (BBC7) 20151201 (BBC7) 20220427 (BBC7) 20220428 (BBC7) 20220430 (BBC7) 20220427 20220428 20220430 20080420 (R4) | Team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh are joined by Wendy Holden and John O'Farrell. Author of the week is Hans Christian Andersen. Reader: Beth Chalmers Producer: Katie Marsden First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2008. James Walton takes the chair. Guests are Wendy Holden and John O'Farrell. JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests WENDY HOLDEN and John O'Farrell. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN and the reader is BETH CHALMERS James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Wendy Holden and John O'Farrell. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Hans Christian Andersen and the reader is Beth Chalmers. Followed by News. James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Wendy Holden and John O'Farrell. From April 2008. |
11 | 04 | Rudyard Kipling | 20040526 | ||
11 | 05 | Ted Hughes | 20080421 | 20151207/08 (BBC7) 20220504 (BBC7) 20220505 (BBC7) 20220507 (BBC7) 20220504 20220505 20220507 | JAMES WALTON hosts the literary quiz with JOHN WALSH, SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JANE THYNNE. JAMES WALTON hosts the literary quiz with JOHN WALSH, SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JANE THYNNE. James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests. Followed by News. James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Jane Thynne and Mark Billingham. From April 2008. |
11 | 06 LAST | George Eliot | 20080428 | 20151214/15 (BBC7) 20220511 (BBC7) 20220512 (BBC7) 20220514 (BBC7) 20220511 20220512 20220514 20080504 (R4) | Guests PETER KEMP and Andrew Davies. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is GEORGE ELIOT and the reader is BETH CHALMERS JAMES WALTON hosts the literary quiz with JOHN WALSH, SEBASTIAN FAULKS, PETER KEMP. JAMES WALTON hosts the literary quiz with JOHN WALSH, SEBASTIAN FAULKS and Andrew Davies. James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Peter Kemp and Andrew Davies. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is George Eliot and the reader is Beth Chalmers. Followed by News. |
12 | 01 | Raymond Chandler | 20081006 | 20160201/02 (BBC7) 20220629 (BBC7) 20220630 (BBC7) 20220702 (BBC7) 20220629 20220630 20220702 20081012 (R4) | James Walton's literary quiz with Lynne Truss and Mark Billingham. |
12 | 01 | Raymond Chandler, 2 | 20081006 | JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests LYNNE TRUSS and MARK BILLINGHAM. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is RAYMOND CHANDLER and the reader is BETH CHALMERS James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Lynne Truss and Mark Billingham. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Raymond Chandler and the reader is Beth Chalmers. | |
12 | 01 | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle | 20100127 (BBC7) 20140717 (BBC7) 20140718 (BBC7) 20160425 (BBC7) 20160426 (BBC7) | James Walton quizzes John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Mark Billingham and John O'Farrell. James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Mark Billingham and John O'Farrell. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and the reader is Beth Chalmers. | |
12 | 02 | Irvine Welsh | 20100203 (BBC7) 20140724 (BBC7) 20140725 (BBC7) 20160502 (BBC7) 20160503 (BBC7) | James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Irvine Welsh, and the reader is Beth Chalmers. James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre. | |
12 | 02 | Seamus Heaney | 20081013 | 20160208/09 (BBC7) 20220706 (BBC7) 20220707 (BBC7) 20220709 (BBC7) 20220706 20220707 20220709 20081019 (R4) | James Walton takes the chair. Guests are Sue Limb and Andrew Motion. From 2008. JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests SUE LIMB and ANDREW MOTION. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is SEAMUS HEANEY and the reader is BETH CHALMERS James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Sue Limb and Andrew Motion. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Seamus Heaney and the reader is Beth Chalmers. |
12 | 03 | Anton Chekhov | 20081020 | 20100210 (BBC7) 20160509 (BBC7) 20160510 (BBC7) | James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Peter Kemp and Tibor Fischer. THE WRITE STUFF James Walton presides over another episode of the literary quiz. John Walsh and Lynne Truss return as team captains with guests Peter Kemp and Tibor Fischer. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Anton Chekhov and the reader is Beth Chalmers. PRODUCER SAM MICHELL. James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Harry Ritchie and Simon Brett. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Philip Roth and the reader is Beth Chalmers. |
12 | 03 | Anton Chekhov | 20100210 | 20140731 (BBC7) 20140801 (BBC7) 20160509 (BBC7) 20160510 (BBC7) | James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Peter Kemp and Tibor Fischer. |
12 | 03 | Philip Roth | 20081020 | 20160215/16 (BBC7) 20220713 (BBC7) 20220714 (BBC7) 20220716 (BBC7) 20220713 20220714 20220716 20081026 (R4) | James Walton takes the chair, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests Harry Ritchie and SIMON BRETT. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Philip Roth and the reader is BETH CHALMERS James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Harry Ritchie and Simon Brett. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Philip Roth and the reader is Beth Chalmers. |
12 | 04 | J K Rowling | 20081027 | JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. 'JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH' | |
12 | 04 | Jk Rowling | 20081027 | 20160222 (BBC7) 20220720 (BBC7) 20220721 (BBC7) 20220723 (BBC7) 20220720 20220721 20220723 20081102 (R4) | James Walton takes the chair, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. |
12 | 04 | Nancy Mitford | 20100217 (BBC7) 20140807 (BBC7) 20140808 (BBC7) 20160516 (BBC7) 20160517 (BBC7) | James Walton quizzes John Walsh, Lynne Truss, John O'Farrell and Mark Billingham. James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by John O'Farrell and Mark Billingham. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Nancy Mitford, and the reader is Beth Chalmers. | |
12 | 05 | D H Lawrence | 20081103 | 20160229 (BBC7) 20160301 (BBC7) 20220727 (BBC7) 20220728 (BBC7) 20220730 (BBC7) 20220727 20220728 20220730 20081109 (R4) | James Walton takes the chair, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. |
12 | 05 | D H Lawrence, 2 | 20081103 | JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH and guests SUE LIMB and ANDREW MOTION. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is DH Lawrence and the reader is BETH CHALMERS James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Sue Limb and Andrew Motion. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is DH Lawrence and the reader is Beth Chalmers. | |
12 | 05 | John Donne | 20100224 (BBC7) 20140814 (BBC7) 20140815 (BBC7) 20160523 (BBC7) 20160524 (BBC7) | James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre. James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is John Donne, and the reader is Beth Chalmers. | |
12 | 05 | John Donne, 2 | 20100224 (BBC7) 20160523 (BBC7) 20160524 (BBC7) | James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre. James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is John Donne, and the reader is Beth Chalmers. | |
12 | 06 LAST | J D Salinger | 20100303 (BBC7) 20160530 (BBC7) 20160531 (BBC7) | James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Tibor Fischer and Peter Kemp. James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Tibor Fischer and Peter Kemp. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is JD Salinger, and the reader is Beth Chalmers. | |
12 | 06 LAST | Jd Salinger | 20100303 | 20140821/22 (BBC7) 20160530 (BBC7) 20160531 (BBC7) | James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Tibor Fischer and Peter Kemp. James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Tibor Fischer and Peter Kemp. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is JD Salinger, and the reader is Beth Chalmers. |
12 | 06 LAST | Robert Burns | 20081110 | 20160307/08 (BBC7) 20220803 (BBC7) 20220804 (BBC7) 20220806 (BBC7) 20220803 20220804 20220806 20081116 (R4) | JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH and guests Harry Ritchie and SIMON BRETT. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is ROBERT BURNS and the reader is BETH CHALMERS JAMES WALTON takes the chair, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Harry Ritchie and Simon Brett. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Robert Burns and the reader is Beth Chalmers. |
13 | 01 | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle | 20100127 | 20140717/18 (BBC7) 20160425 (BBC7) 20160426 (BBC7) 20220921 (BBC7) 20220922 (BBC7) 20220924 (BBC7) 20220921 20220922 20220924 20110221 (R4) | Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Mark Billingham and John O'Farrell. Author of the week and subject for pastiche is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Reader: Beth Chalmers Producer: Katie Marsden First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2010. James Walton quizzes John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Mark Billingham and John O'Farrell. |
13 | 01 | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 2 | 20100127 | 20140717/18 (BBC7) 20110221 (R4) | Team captains JOHN WALSH and LYNNE TRUSS are joined by MARK BILLINGHAM and John O'Farrell. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Sir ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE, and the reader is BETH CHALMERS James Walton quizzes John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Mark Billingham and John O'Farrell. JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains JOHN WALSH and LYNNE TRUSS are joined by MARK BILLINGHAM and John O'Farrell. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Sir ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE, and the reader is BETH CHALMERS. |
13 | 02 | Irvine Welsh | 20100203 | 20140724/25 (BBC7) 20160502 (BBC7) 20160503 (BBC7) 20220928 (BBC7) 20220929 (BBC7) 20221001 (BBC7) 20220928 20220929 20221001 20110222 (R4) | Team captains JOHN WALSH and LYNNE TRUSS are joined by JANE THYNNE and Christopher Brookmyre. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is IRVINE WELSH, and the reader is BETH CHALMERS. JAMES WALTON chairs. With JOHN WALSH, LYNNE TRUSS, JANE THYNNE and Christopher Brookmyre. Author of the week and subject for pastiche is IRVINE WELSH. Reader: BETH CHALMERS Producer: Katie Marsden First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2010. JAMES WALTON chairs. With JOHN WALSH, LYNNE TRUSS, JANE THYNNE and CHRISTOPHER BROOKMYRE. James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Irvine Welsh, and the reader is Beth Chalmers. |
13 | 03 | Anton Chekhov | 20100210 | 20140731 (BBC7) 20140801 (BBC7) 20160509 (BBC7) 20160510 (BBC7) 20221005 (BBC7) 20221006 (BBC7) 20221008 (BBC7) 20221005 20221006 20221008 20110223 (R4) | JOHN WALSH and LYNNE TRUSS return as team captains with guests PETER KEMP and TIBOR FISCHER. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is ANTON CHEKHOV and the reader is BETH CHALMERS. PRODUCER SAM MICHELL. JAMES WALTON chairs. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Peter Kemp and Tibor Fischer. Author of the week and subject for pastiche is Anton Chekhov. Reader: Beth Chalmers Producer: Sam Michell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2010. James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Peter Kemp and Tibor Fischer. THE WRITE STUFF James Walton presides over another episode of the literary quiz. John Walsh and Lynne Truss return as team captains with guests Peter Kemp and Tibor Fischer. |
13 | 04 | Nancy Mitford | 20100217 | 20140807/08 (BBC7) 20160516 (BBC7) 20160517 (BBC7) 20221012 (BBC7) 20221013 (BBC7) 20221015 (BBC7) 20221012 20221013 20221015 20110224 (R4) | Team captains JOHN WALSH and LYNNE TRUSS are joined by JOHN O'FARRELL and MARK BILLINGHAM. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is NANCY MITFORD, and the reader is BETH CHALMERS Author of the week and subject for pastiche is NANCY MITFORD. Reader: BETH CHALMERS Producer: SAM MICHELL First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2010. JAMES WALTON quizzes JOHN WALSH, LYNNE TRUSS, John O'Farrell and MARK BILLINGHAM. James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by John O'Farrell and Mark Billingham. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Nancy Mitford, and the reader is Beth Chalmers. |
13 | 05 | John Donne | 20100224 | 20140814/15 (BBC7) 20160523 (BBC7) 20160524 (BBC7) 20221019 (BBC7) 20221020 (BBC7) 20221022 (BBC7) 20221019 20221020 20221022 20110225 (R4) | Team captains JOHN WALSH and LYNNE TRUSS are joined by JANE THYNNE and Christopher Brookmyre. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is JOHN DONNE, and the reader is BETH CHALMERS Author of the week and subject for pastiche is JOHN DONNE. Reader: BETH CHALMERS Producer: SAM MICHELL First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2010. JAMES WALTON chairs. With JOHN WALSH, LYNNE TRUSS, JANE THYNNE and CHRISTOPHER BROOKMYRE. |
13 | 05 | John Donne, 2 | 20100224 | Team captains JOHN WALSH and LYNNE TRUSS are joined by JANE THYNNE and Christopher Brookmyre. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is JOHN DONNE, and the reader is BETH CHALMERS | |
13 | 06 LAST | J D Salinger | 20100303 | 20140821/22 (BBC7) 20221026 20221027 20221029 | Team captains JOHN WALSH and LYNNE TRUSS are joined by TIBOR FISCHER and PETER KEMP. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is J D Salinger, and the reader is BETH CHALMERS James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Tibor Fischer and Peter Kemp. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is JD Salinger, and the reader is Beth Chalmers. James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Tibor Fischer and Peter Kemp. Author of the week and subject for pastiche is JD Salinger. Reader: Beth Chalmers Producer: Sam Michell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2010. |
13 | 06 LAST | Jd Salinger | 20100303 | 20140821/22 (BBC7) 20160530 (BBC7) 20160531 (BBC7) 20221026 (BBC7) 20221027 (BBC7) 20221029 (BBC7) | Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by TIbor Fischer and Peter Kemp. Author of the week and subject for pastiche is JD Salinger. Reader: Beth Chalmers Producer: Sam Michell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2010. James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Tibor Fischer and Peter Kemp. |
14 | 01 | P G Wodehouse, 2 | 20101005 | 20141215/16 (BBC7) 20160718 (BBC7) 20160719 (BBC7) 20221214 (BBC7) 20221215 (BBC7) 20221214 20221215 20110812 (R4) | Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks, are joined by Francis Wheen and Ian McMillan. Author of the week and subject for pastiche is PG Wodehouse - where the panel wonder how he might have tackled historical fiction. Reader: Felicity Duncan Producer: Sam Michell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2010. James Walton chairs, with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Francis Wheen and Ian McMillan. More literary challenges will be set as another series of The Write Stuff starts, seeing the return of host, JAMES WALTON, along with novelists, JOHN WALSH and SEBASTIAN FAULKS as team captains. Each episode features an 'Author of the Week' whose life and work provide a focus for the questions as well as the basis for the pastiches at the end of the show. This series the following writers will be 'Authors of the Week': - Episode 1: P.G. - Episode 2: Tennessee Williams - Episode 3: Marcel Proust - Episode 4: The Beats (Kerouac, Ginsberg, Burroughs) - Episode 5: Stephenie Meyer (author of the Twilight series) - Episode 6: Edgar Allan Poe As ever, the team captains will be joined by guest panellists from the literary world and this series the guests will include best-selling crime writer, MARK BILLINGHAM; Horrid Henry author, Francesca Simon; poet, Ian McMillan; children's author, SUE LIMB and journalist and broadcaster, FRANCIS WHEEN. The guest panellists for Episode 1 will be FRANCIS WHEEN and Ian McMillan and the show will finish, as ever, with each panellist reading out a pastiche of the 'Author of the Week's work - this week they imagine how Wodehouse might have tackled historical fiction. JAMES WALTON chairs. Each episode features an 'Author of the Week' whose life and work provide a focus for the questions as well as the basis for the pastiches at the end of the show. This series the following writers will be 'Authors of the Week': - Episode 1: P.G. Wodehouse The guest panellists for Episode 1 will be Francis Wheen and Ian McMillan and the show will finish, as ever, with each panellist reading out a pastiche of the Author of the Week's work - this week they imagine how Wodehouse might have tackled historical fiction. Author of the week and subject for pastiche is P G WODEHOUSE - the panel wonder how he might have tackled historical fiction. |
14 | 01 | Pg Wodehouse | 20101005 (BBC7) 20141215 (BBC7) 20141216 (BBC7) 20160718 (BBC7) 20160719 (BBC7) | James Walton chairs, with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Francis Wheen and Ian McMillan. More literary challenges will be set as another series of The Write Stuff starts, seeing the return of host, James Walton, along with novelists, John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks as team captains. Each episode features an 'Author of the Week' whose life and work provide a focus for the questions as well as the basis for the pastiches at the end of the show. This series the following writers will be 'Authors of the Week': - Episode 1: P.G. Wodehouse - Episode 2: Tennessee Williams - Episode 3: Marcel Proust - Episode 4: The Beats (Kerouac, Ginsberg, Burroughs) - Episode 5: Stephenie Meyer (author of the Twilight series) - Episode 6: Edgar Allan Poe As ever, the team captains will be joined by guest panellists from the literary world and this series the guests will include best-selling crime writer, Mark Billingham; Horrid Henry author, Francesca Simon; poet, Ian McMillan; children's author, Sue Limb and journalist and broadcaster, Francis Wheen. The guest panellists for Episode 1 will be Francis Wheen and Ian McMillan and the show will finish, as ever, with each panellist reading out a pastiche of the 'Author of the Week's work - this week they imagine how Wodehouse might have tackled historical fiction. The guest panellists for Episode 1 will be Francis Wheen and Ian McMillan and the show will finish, as ever, with each panellist reading out a pastiche of the Author of the Week's work - this week they imagine how Wodehouse might have tackled historical fiction. James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Francis Wheen and Ian McMillan. | |
14 | 02 | Tennessee Williams | 20101012 | 20141222/23 (BBC7) 20160725 (BBC7) 20160726 (BBC7) 20221221 (BBC7) 20221222 (BBC7) 20221221 20221222 20110819 (R4) | This week the 'Author of the Week' is American playwright and twice Pulitzer Prize-winner, Tennessee Williams. The teams answer questions about his immensely colourful life and work, as well as solve the usual literary brain-teasers as posed to them by Write Stuff host, James Walton. Joining Sebastian Faulks on his team this week is bestselling children's author and 'Horrid Henry' creator, Francesca Simon. Opposite them, on John Walsh's team will be award-winning crime writer, Mark Billingham. The show will end, as ever, on the hilarious pastiches that the panellists have written of Williams' work. This week their brief is to imagine what Williams' plays might be like if he had set them, not in the American Deep South, but in the British Home Counties. James Walton chairs. With team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks. Team captains JOHN WALSH and SEBASTIAN FAULKS, are joined byMARK BILLINGHAM and Francesca Simon. Author of the week and subject for pastiche is Tennessee Williams - the panel have to imagine what Williams' plays might be like if he had set them, not in the American Deep South, but in the British Home Counties. Reader: BETH CHALMERS Producer: SAM MICHELL First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2010. JAMES WALTON's literary quiz with team captains JOHN WALSH and SEBASTIAN FAULKS. Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks, are joined by Mark Billingham and Francesca Simon. Author of the week and subject for pastiche is Tennessee Williams. So the panel have to imagine what Williams' plays might be like if he had set them, not in the American Deep South, but in the British Home Counties. James Walton on literary correctness with team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks. |
14 | 03 | Marcel Proust | 20101019 | 20141229/30 (BBC7) 20160801 (BBC7) 20160802 (BBC7) 20221228 (BBC7) 20221229 (BBC7) 20221228 20221229 20110826 (R4) | This week the teams investigate the life and work of Marcel Proust. With team captains, JOHN WALSH and SEBASTIAN FAULKS. JAMES WALTON chairs. With team captains JOHN WALSH and SEBASTIAN FAULKS, discussing the life and works of Marcel Proust. JAMES WALTON chairs literary quiz. The author of the week is Marcel Proust. Team captains JOHN WALSH and SEBASTIAN FAULKS are joined by Philip Kerr and SUE LIMB. Author of the week and subject for pastiche is MARCEL PROUST - the panel have to imagine what Williams' plays might be like if he had set them, not in the American Deep South, but in the British Home Counties. Reader: BETH CHALMERS Producer: SAM MICHELL First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2010. JAMES WALTON chairs the literary quiz, where the author of the week is MARCEL PROUST. Author of the week and subject for pastiche is Marcel Proust. JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. With team captains JOHN WALSH and SEBASTIAN FAULKS, discussing the life and works of MARCEL PROUST. This week the teams investigate the life and work of Marcel Proust. With team captains, John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks. James Walton chairs literary quiz. The author of the week is Marcel Proust. |
14 | 04 | The Beats | 20101026 | 20150105/06 (BBC7) 20160808 (BBC7) 20160809 (BBC7) 20230104 (BBC7) 20230105 (BBC7) 20230104 20230105 20110902 (R4) | Once again the team captains are joined by special guests - poet and musician, Ian McMillan and broadcaster, writer and journalist, FRANCIS WHEEN - as they set out to solve yet more book-based brainteasers, set to them by Write Stuff chairman, JAMES WALTON. As ever, there is an 'Author of the Weeek' whose life and work provides a focus for the show. This time, however, there isn't just one author the teams'll be examining, but three as they look into the lives and work of JACK KEROUAC, William S. Burrough II and ALLEN GINSBERG - or 'The Beats' as they were known. For the pastiches that each panellist has prepared for the end of the show the teams must imagine a nursery rhyme or fairy tale as a member of 'The Beats' might have written it... PRODUCER: SAM MICHELL. JAMES WALTON chairs. The week's theme is The Beats. As ever, there is an 'Author of the Week' whose life and work provides a focus for the show. This time, however, there isn't just one author for the teams to examine, but three, as they look into the lives and work of JACK KEROUAC, William Burroughs, and ALLEN GINSBERG - or 'The Beats' as they were known. For the pastiches at the end of the show the teams must imagine a nursery rhyme or fairy tale as a member of 'The Beats' might have written it. Team captains JOHN WALSH and SEBASTIAN FAULKS are joined by Ian McMillan and FRANCIS WHEEN. Authors of the week and subject for pastiche are 'The Beats' - JACK KEROUAC, William Burroughs, and ALLEN GINSBERG. Reader: BETH CHALMERS First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2010. JAMES WALTON chairs the literary quiz, discussing the famous writers' collective. As ever, there is an 'Author of the Week' whose life and work provides a focus for the show. This time, however, there isn't just one author for the teams to examine, but three, as they look into the lives and work of JACK KEROUAC, William Burroughs, and ALLEN GINSBERG - or 'The Beats' as they were known. For the pastiches at the end of the show the teams must imagine a nursery rhyme or fairy tale as a member of 'The Beats' might have written it... As ever, there is an 'Author of the Weeek' whose life and work provides a focus for the show. This time, however, there isn't just one author the teams'll be examining, but three as they look into the lives and work of Jack Kerouac, William S. Burrough II and Allen Ginsberg - or 'The Beats' as they were known. James Walton chairs. The week's theme is The Beats. |
14 | 05 | Stephenie Meyer | 20101102 | 20150112/13 (BBC7) 20160815 (BBC7) 20160816 (BBC7) 20230111 (BBC7) 20230112 (BBC7) 20230111 20230112 20110909 (R4) | Bestselling writer of the 'Twilight' series, Stephenie Meyer, is this week's 'Author of the Week'. The teams set about answering questions about her life and work as well as solving other literary conundrums. They will as ever finish with one of their own pastiches of Meyer's work - this time imagining what the twilight series might have sounded like had it been set in a typical British comp. Guest panellists are bestselling crime writer and 'Tom Thorne' creator, MARK BILLINGHAM, and 'Horrid Henry' author, Francesca Simon. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2010. JAMES WALTON hosts the literary quiz, discussing the Twilight author with his guests. Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks are joined by Mark Billingham and Francesca Simon. Author of the week and subject for pastiche is bestselling writer of the 'Twilight' series, Stephenie Meyer. Reader: Beth Chalmers Producer: Sam Michell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2010. The teams set about answering questions about her life and work as well as solving other literary conundrums. They will as ever finish with one of their own pastiches of Meyer's work - this time imaginig what the twilight series might have sounded like had it been set in a typical British comp. JAMES WALTON is joined by MARK BILLINGHAM and Francesca Simon. |
14 | 06 LAST | Edgar Allan Poe | 20101109 | 20150119/20 (BBC7) 20160822 (BBC7) 20160823 (BBC7) 20230118 (BBC7) 20230119 (BBC7) 20230118 20230119 20110916 (R4) | JAMES WALTON and team captains, JOHN WALSH and SEBASTIAN FAULKS delve into the troubled life of EDGAR ALLAN POE who is this week's 'Author of the Week'. As well as attempting to solve the usual book-based brain-teasers they also pastiche Poe's work by imagining what it would have been like had Poe attempted to write romantic comedy. Joining Sebastian and John this week are the novelists, SUE LIMB and Philip Kerr. EDGAR ALLAN POE is the 'Author of the Week'. Guests are novelist SUE LIMB and Philip Kerr. Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks are joined by novelists, Sue Limb and Philip Kerr. Author of the week and subject for pastiche is the troubled writer Edgar Allan Poe. Reader: Beth Chalmers Producer: Sam Michell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2010. James Walton, his team captains and guests delve into the troubled life of Edgar Allan Poe James Walton and team captains, John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks delve into the troubled life of Edgar Allan Poe who is this week's 'Author of the Week'. As well as attempting to solve the usual book-based brain-teasers they also pastiche Poe's work by imagining what it would have been like had Poe attempted to write romantic comedy. Edgar Allan Poe is the 'Author of the Week'. Guests are novelist Sue Limb and Philip Kerr. James Walton and team captains, John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks delve into the troubled life of Edgar Allan Poe who is this week's Author of the Week. As well as attempting to solve the usual book-based brain-teasers they also pastiche Poe's work by imagining what it would have been like had Poe attempted to write romantic comedy. |
14 | SPECIAL | Enid Blyton, Cheltenham Literature Festival Special | 20111012 | 20111130 (BBC7) 20170807 (BBC7) | JAMES WALTON is joined once again by team captains, SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH, and special guest panellists, RACHEL JOHNSON, editor of The Lady, and children's author, SUE LIMB, as they tackle a special edition of The Write Stuff, recorded at this year's Cheltenham Literature Festival. The 'Author of the Week' for this one-off programme is the prolific creator of such childhood mainstays as The Famous Five, The Secret Seven and Noddy, one of the world's best-selling authors ever: ENID BLYTON. The teams, as ever, answer questions on her life and work as well as reading out pastiches they've prepared in her style for a rousing finale to the show. Reader: Beth Chalmers Producer: SAM MICHELL. JAMES WALTON presents a special edition recorded at the Cheltenham Literature Festival. James Walton presents a special edition of the programme recorded at 2011's Cheltenham Literature Festival. With guests Rachel Johnson and Sue Limb. A Cheltenham Literature Festival special featuring Enid Blyton as Author of the Week. James Walton presents a special edition recorded at 2011's Cheltenham Literature Festival. |
15 | 01 | John Betjeman, 2 | 20120120 | 20120615/16 (BBC7) 20120617 (BBC7) 20150309 (BBC7) 20150310 (BBC7) 20170626 (BBC7) 20170627 (BBC7) 20230508 (BBC7) 20230509 (BBC7) 20230508 20230509 20120610 (R4) | James Walton hosts another series of the book-based panel show. This episode's Author of the Week is former poet laureate, Sir John Betjeman. Sebastian Faulks is joined by children's author, Sue Limb, and John Walsh is joined by Sir Andrew Motion, a previous poet laureate himself, to solve more literary challenges, based on Betjeman's life and work, as posed to them by James Walton. The teams are also asked to imagine what Betjeman might have written about were he alive today, and still poet laureate. James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sir Andrew Motion and Sue Limb. Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks, are joined by Sue Limb Sir Andrew Motion. Author of the week and subject for pastiche is former poet laureate, Sir John Betjeman - what might he have written about if he were alive today? Reader: Beth Chalmers Producer: Sam Michell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2012. Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks, are joined by Sue Limb and Sir Andrew Motion. Team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh are joined by Sir Andrew Motion and Sue Limb |
15 | 01 | Sir John Betjeman, 2 | 20120120 | 20120615/16 (BBC7) 20120617 (BBC7) 20150309 (BBC7) 20150310 (BBC7) 20170626 (BBC7) 20120610 (R4) | James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sir Andrew Motion and Sue Limb. James Walton hosts another series of the book-based panel show. This episode's Author of the Week is former poet laureate, Sir John Betjeman. Sebastian Faulks is joined by children's author, Sue Limb, and John Walsh is joined by Sir Andrew Motion, a previous poet laureate himself, to solve more literary challenges, based on Betjeman's life and work, as posed to them by James Walton. The teams are also asked to imagine what Betjeman might have written about were he alive today, and still poet laureate. Team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH are joined by Sir ANDREW MOTION and SUE LIMB |
15 | 02 | Daniel Defoe | 20120127 | 20120622/23 (BBC7) 20120624 (BBC7) 20120630 (BBC7) 20120701 (BBC7) 20150316 (BBC7) 20150317 (BBC7) 20170703 (BBC7) 20170704 (BBC7) 20230515 (BBC7) 20230516 (BBC7) 20230515 20230516 20120617 (R4) | Daniel Defoe is the Author of the Week this episode - a man who both helped establish modern journalism and modern espionage, as well as being the creator of such literary classics as 'Moll Flanders' and 'Robinson Crusoe', a book that, the Bible excepted, has been translated into more languages than any other. Team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH are joined by journalist, JANE THYNNE, and creator of the DI Thorne novels, MARK BILLINGHAM. For the finale of the show, the teams are asked to imagine Robinson Crusoe's observations were he to be marooned on an island today...the Isle of Dogs or Ibiza, for example. The guest panellists are crime writer MARK BILLINGHAM and journalist JANE THYNNE Daniel Defoe is the Author of the Week this episode - a man who both helped establish modern journalism and modern espionage, as well as being the creator of such literary classics as Moll Flanders and Robinson Crusoe, a book that, the Bible excepted, has been translated into more languages than any other. Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks, are joined by Jane Thynne and Mark Billingham. Author of the week and subject for pastiche is Daniel Defoe - what might be Robinson Crusoe's observations be if he were marooned on an island today...say the Isle of Dogs or Ibiza? Reader: Beth Chalmers Producer: Sam Michell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2012. With guest panellists, crime writer Mark Billingham and journalist Jane Thynne. The guest panellists are crime writer Mark Billingham and journalist Jane Thynne. |
15 | 03 | Gustave Flaubert | 20120203 | 20120629 (BBC7) 20150323 (BBC7) 20150324 (BBC7) 20170710 (BBC7) 20170711 (BBC7) 20230522 (BBC7) 20230523 (BBC7) 20230522 20230523 20120624 (R4) | Author of the Week is Gustave Flaubert - French modernist novelist and firebrand, who created perhaps the best novel of all time in the form of 'Madame Bovary'. Team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH are joined by comedy writer and author of 'May Contain Nuts', John O'Farrell, and literary critic and Guardian journalist, Alex Clark to answer questions about the great Frenchman's life and work. For the finale of the show, the teams are asked to imagine a 2012 update of Flaubert's 'Dictionary of Received Ideas'. The guest panellists are novelist John O'Farrell and journalist Alex Clark. For the finale of the show, the teams are asked to imagine a 2012 update of Flaubert's Dictionary of Received Ideas. Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks, are joined by John O'Farrell and Alex Clark. Author of the week and subject for pastiche is French modernist novelist and firebrand, Gustave Flaubert. What would his 'Dictionary of Received Ideas' be like today? Reader: Beth Chalmers Producer: Sam Michell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2012. James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, John O'Farrell and Alex Clark. Author of the Week is Gustave Flauber!Original Godfather, The |
15 | 04 | Terence Rattigan | 20120210 | 20120706/07 (BBC7) 20120708 (BBC7) 20150330 (BBC7) 20150331 (BBC7) 20170717 (BBC7) 20170718 (BBC7) 20230529 (BBC7) 20230530 (BBC7) 20230529 20230530 20120701 (R4) | The teams examine the life and work of 'Author of the Week', playwright and creator of 'Flare Path', Sir Terence Rattigan. Regular captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH are joined by Sir ANDREW MOTION and children's author, SUE LIMB as they answer questions based around Rattigan's life and work, as well as more general literary brainteasers, set by host JAMES WALTON. For the finale of the show, the teams are asked to imagine Rattigan discarding his stiff-upper-lip-style and writing a gritty, kitchen sink-style drama. The guest panellists are former poet laureate Sir ANDREW MOTION and author SUE LIMB The teams examine the life and work of Author of the Week, playwright and creator of Flare Path, Sir Terence Rattigan. Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks, are joined by Sir Andrew Motion and children's author, Sue Limb. Author of the week and subject for pastiche is playwright and creator of 'Flare Path', Sir Terence Rattigant - what would his 'Dictionary of Received Ideas' be like today? Reader: Beth Chalmers Producer: Sam Michell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2012. The guest panellists are former poet laureate Sir Andrew Motion and author Sue Limb. |
15 | 05 | Jackie Collins | 20120217 | 20120713/14 (BBC7) 20120715 (BBC7) 20150406 (BBC7) 20150407 (BBC7) 20170724 (BBC7) 20170725 (BBC7) 20230605 (BBC7) 20230606 (BBC7) 20230605 20230606 20120708 (R4) | Author of the Week this episode is million-selling author and steadfast purveyor of 'bonkbusters', Jackie Collins. Team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH are joined by journalist, JANE THYNNE, and creator of the DI Thorne novels, MARK BILLINGHAM as they attempt to answer questions based on her life and work. For the finale of the show, the teams are asked to imagine Jackie Collins' version of a literary classic, such as Wuthering Heights or Jane Eyre. The guest panellists are novelist MARK BILLINGHAM and journalist JANE THYNNE Author of the Week this episode is million-selling author and steadfast purveyor of bonkbusters, Jackie Collins. Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks, are joined by journalist, Jane Thynne, and creator of the DI Thorne novels, Mark Billingham. Author of the week is million-selling author and steadfast purveyor of 'bonkbusters', Jackie Collins and as a finale, the teams are asked to imagine Jackie Collins' version of a literary classic, such as Wuthering Heights or Jane Eyre. Reader: Beth Chalmers Producer: Sam Michell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2012. James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Jane Thynne and Mark Billingham. The guest panellists are novelist Mark Billingham and journalist Jane Thynne. Author of the week is million-selling author and steadfast purveyor of 'bonkbusters', Jackie Collins. |
15 | 06 LAST | H G Wells | 20120224 | 20120720/21 (BBC7) 20120722 (BBC7) 20150413 (BBC7) 20150414 (BBC7) 20170731 (BBC7) 20170801 (BBC7) 20230612 (BBC7) 20230613 (BBC7) 20230612 20230613 20120715 (R4) | This week the teams look at the life and work of one of the father's of Science Fiction and creator of such famous works as 'The Time Machine' and 'War of the Worlds', H.G. Wells. Team captains, Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh, are helped out by journalist and critic, Alex Clark and comedy writer, John O'Farrell as they are set more literary challenges by host, James Walton. For the finale, the teams must also put themselves in Wells' shoes (he was famous for making predictions about the future, some prescient, some very much not so) and make their own prophesies for 2012. With journalist and critic Alex Clark and novelist and comedy writer John O'Farrell. This week the teams look at the life and work of one of the father's of Science Fiction and creator of such famous works as 'The Time Machine' and 'War of the Worlds', H G WELLS. This week the teams look at the life and work of one of the father's of Science Fiction and creator of such famous works as The Time Machine and War of the Worlds, H.G. Wells. Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks, are joined by journalist and critic, Alex Clark and comedy writer, John O'Farrell. Author of the week is one of the father's of Science Fiction and creator of such famous works as 'The Time Machine' and 'War of the Worlds', H.G. Wells. For the finale, the teams must also put themselves in Wells' shoes (he was famous for making predictions about the future, some prescient, some very much not so) and make their own prophesies for 2012. Reader: Beth Chalmers Producer: Sam Michell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2012. Author of the week is one of the father's of science-fiction and creator of such famous works as 'The Time Machine' and 'War of the Worlds', H G WELLS. |
16 | 01 | The Bronte Sisters, 2 | 20130512 | 20130517/18 (BBC7) 20130519 (BBC7) 20180103 (BBC7) 20180104 (BBC7) 20160515 (R4) | Radio 4's literary panel show, hosted by JAMES WALTON, with team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH and guests MARK WATSON and SUE LIMB. Produced by Alexandra Smith. The guest panellists are Mark Watson and Sue Limb. The Brontes are the Authors of the Week James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Mark Watson and Sue Limb on the Brontes. |
16 | 01 | The Brontes | 19990721 | 20130517/18 (BBC7) 20130519 (BBC7) 20180103 (BBC7) 20180104 (BBC7) 20230731 (BBC7) 20230801 (BBC7) 20230731 20230801 20130512 (R4) 20160515 (R4) | Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks, are joined by Mark Watson and Sue Limb. Authors of the week and subject for pastiche are The Bronte Sisters. Reader: Beth Chalmers Producer: Alexandra Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2013. James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Mark Watson and Sue Limb on the Brontes. Team captains: |
16 | 02 | Mark Twain | 20130519 | 20130524/25 (BBC7) 20130526 (BBC7) 20180110 (BBC7) 20180111 (BBC7) 20230807 (BBC7) 20230808 (BBC7) 20230807 20230808 | Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks, are joined by John O'Farrell and Jane Thynne. Authors of the week and subject for pastiche is Mark Twain. Reader: Beth Chalmers Producer: Alexandra Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2013. James Walton tests team captains and guests John O'Farrell and Jane Thynne on Mark Twain. Radio 4's literary panel show, hosted by James Walton, with team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests John O'Farrell and Jane Thynne. Produced by Alexandra Smith. With guest panellists John O'Farrell and Jane Thynne. Author of the Week is Mark Twain. Team captains: |
16 | 03 | Greek Tragedy | 20130526 | 20130531 (BBC7) 20130601 (BBC7) 20130602 (BBC7) 20180117 (BBC7) 20180118 (BBC7) 20230814 (BBC7) 20230815 (BBC7) 20230814 20230815 20160605 (R4) | With guests Mark Billingham and Natalie Haynes on Greek tragedy. Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks, are joined by Mark Billingham and Natalie Haynes. This focus in this episode is on Greek Tragedy. Reader: Beth Chalmers Producer: Alexandra Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2013. Radio 4's literary panel show, hosted by James Walton, with team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Mark Billingham and Natalie Haynes. Produced by Alexandra Smith. With guests Mark Billingham and Natalie Haynes. This week's subject is Greek tragedy. |
16 | 04 | Dorothy Parker | 20130602 | 20130607/08 (BBC7) 20130609 (BBC7) 20180124 (BBC7) 20180125 (BBC7) 20230821 (BBC7) 20230822 (BBC7) 20230821 20230822 20160612 (R4) | James Walton puts his guests' literary knowledge to the test. Radio 4's literary panel show, hosted by James Walton, with team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Sue Limb and Mark Watson. Produced by Alexandra Smith. With guests Sue Limb and Mark Watson. This week's author is Dorothy Parker. |
16 | 05 | William Blake | 20130609 | 20130614/15 (BBC7) 20130616 (BBC7) 20180131 (BBC7) 20180201 (BBC7) 20230904 (BBC7) 20230905 (BBC7) 20160522 (R4) | James Walton tests his guests on their literary knowledge. Radio 4's literary panel show, hosted by James Walton, with team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests John O'Farrell and Jane Thynne. Produced by Alexandra Smith. With guests John O'Farrell and Jane Thynne. This week's author is William Blake. |
16 | 06 LAST | Ian Fleming, 2 | 20020403 | 20130621/22 (BBC7) 20130623 (BBC7) 20180207 (BBC7) 20180208 (BBC7) 20200709 (BBC7) 20200710 (BBC7) 20200711 (BBC7) 20230911 (BBC7) 20230912 (BBC7) 20130616 (R4) | Radio 4's literary panel show, hosted by James Walton, with team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Mark Billingham and Natalie Haynes. Produced by Alexandra Smith. James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Mark Billingham and Natalie Haynes. With guests Mark Billingham and Natalie Haynes. This week's author is Ian Fleming. James Walton tests his guests on their literary knowledge. |
17 | 01 | John Osborne | 20141005 | 20180404/05 (BBC7) 20180407 (BBC7) 20231030 (BBC7) 20231031 (BBC7) 20161228 (R4) | Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks are joined by Mark Billingham and Lynne Truss. This episode focuses on John Osborne, the creator of 1956's Look Back in Anger. Reader: Beth Chalmers Producer: Alexandra Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2014. James Walton tests his guests on their literary knowledge. Radio 4's literary panel show, hosted by James Walton, with team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Mark Billingham and Lynne Truss. Produced by Alexandra Smith. James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Mark Billingham and Lynne Truss. James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Mark Billingham and Lynne Truss in the literary panel show. From October 2014. |
17 | 02 | Jilly Cooper | 20141012 | 20180411/12 (BBC7) 20231106 (BBC7) 20231107 (BBC7) 20170104 (R4) | Radio 4's literary panel show, hosted by James Walton, with team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Mark Billingham and Lynne Truss. This week's author - Jilly Cooper Produced by Alexandra Smith. James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Jane Thynne and John O'Farrell. |
17 | 03 | Gerard Manley Hopkins | 20141019 | 20180418/19 (BBC7) 20231113 (BBC7) 20231114 (BBC7) 20170111 (R4) | Radio 4's literary panel show, hosted by James Walton. Recorded at the Hay Festival with team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Russell Davies and Sue Limb. This week's author is Gerard Manley Hopkins. Produced by Alexandra Smith. James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Russell Davies and Sue Limb. Recorded at the Hay Festival, team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks are joined by Russell Davies and Sue Limb. This episode focuses on Gerard Manley Hopkins. Reader: Beth Chalmers Producer: Alexandra Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2014. Recorded at the Hay Festival. This episode's author is Gerard Manley Hopkins. James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Russell Davies and Sue Limb in the literary panel show. From October 2014. |
17 | 04 | Jerome K Jerome | 20141026 | 20180425/26 (BBC7) 20231120 (BBC7) 20231121 (BBC7) 20170118 (R4) | James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Mark Billingham and Lynne Truss. Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks are joined by Mark Billingham and Lynne Truss. This episode's author is Jerome K Jerome. Reader: Beth Chalmers Producer: Alexandra Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2014. Radio 4's literary panel show, hosted by James Walton, with team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Mark Billingham and Lynne Truss. The author of the week - Jerome K Jerome. Produced by Alexandra Smith. James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Mark Billingham and Lynne Truss in the literary panel show. From October 2014. |
17 | 05 | Henry Fielding | 20141102 | 20180502/03 (BBC7) 20231127 (BBC7) 20231128 (BBC7) 20170125 (R4) | Guests Jane Thynne and John O'Farrell join team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. Radio 4's literary panel show, hosted by James Walton, with team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Jane Thynne and John O'Farrell. The author of the week - Henry Fielding. Produced by Alexandra Smith. James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Jane Thynne and John O'Farrell. Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks are joined by Jane Thynne and John O'Farrell. This episode's author is Henry Fielding. Reader: Beth Chalmers Producer: Alexandra Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2014. James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Jane Thynne and John O'Farrell in the literary panel show. From November 2014. |
17 | 06 LAST | Virginia Woolf | 20141109 | 20180509/10 (BBC7) 20231204 (BBC7) 20231205 (BBC7) 20170201 (R4) | Radio 4's literary panel show, hosted by James Walton. Recorded at the Hay Festival with team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Russell Davies and Sue Limb. This week's author is Virginia Woolf. Produced by Alexandra Smith. Guests RUSSELL DAVIES and SUE LIMB join team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks are joined by Russell Davies and Sue Limb. This episode focuses on Virginia Woolf. Recorded at the Hay Festival. Reader: Beth Chalmers Producer: Alexandra Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2014. James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Russell Davies and Sue Limb. James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Russell Davies and Sue Limb in the literary panel show. From November 2014. This episode's author is Virginia Woolf. |